US3802102A
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Special effects box
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-02
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Granted: 1974-04-09
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Expires: 1991-12-02
Abstract
Abstract A special effects box that combines the functions of several individual units, such as those of a title layout box, a contact printer, a movie titler, an animation layout box and animation table. The special effects box includes a box having an open top, a light source mounted therein, a clear filter and several color filters, and a mask. The wall of the box is provided with means for supporting said filters and the mask. The filters and the mask are substantially the same size so that they can be interchangeably used in said box.
Inventors
- 👤 R Licciardi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 00:09
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03D; G03D15/00; G03D15/006; G03B; G03B15/00; G03B15/08; G03B27/00; G03B27/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A special effects box used as a title layout box, a contact printer, a movie titler, an animation layout box, an animation table, an animation stand or the like, comprising a box having an open top, a light source mounted in said box and adapted to illuminate towards said open top of the box, one clear filter and at least one color filter, and a mask having a central cut out, walls of said box being provided with supporting means for removably supporting said filters and said mask, said filters and said mask being substantially the same size so that the filters and the mask can be interchangeably inserted in said box and supported by said supporting means and wherein said mask cut out has a predetermined dimension adapted for receiving a title transparency or the like and said cutout is surrounded along three edges thereof by frame means with recesses adapted for receiving said title transparency or the like.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A special effects box used as a title layout box, a contact printer, a movie titler, an animation layout box, an animation table, an animation stand or the like, comprising a box having an open top, a light source mounted in said box and adapted to illuminate towards said open top of the box, one clear filter and at least one color filter, and a mask having a central cut out, walls of said box being provided with supporting means for removably supporting said filters and said mask, said filters and said mask being substantially the same size so that the filters and the mask can be interchangeably inserted in said box and supported by said supporting means and wherein said mask cut out has a predetermined dimension adapted for receiving a title transparency or the like and said cutout is surrounded along three edges thereof by frame means with recesses adapted for receiving said title transparency or the like.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A special effects box defined in claim 1 in which said supporting means includes at least two supporting grooves.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A special effects box defined in claim 1 in which said box is provided with suction cup legs to support the box against an other object.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A special effects box defined in claim 1 in which said clear filter is provided with registration pins.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A special effects box defined in claim 1 comprising one unit that can be changed into different types of equipment by changing movable filters and masks.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A special effects box defined in claim 1 in which said mask is a black mask for the purpose of blocking out undesired light and for the purpose of inserting film transparencies to create brilliant fluorescent color titlers.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A special effects box defined in claim 1 in which said filters are different filters adapted to be inserted into the box so as to change the colors of the titles.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-04-08 | 1977-10-08 | 1978-04-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-08 | 1981-10-08 | 1982-04-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-08 | 1985-10-08 | 1986-04-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |